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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
115 S Main St., Thurston NE
5K · 1 Mile
27–43°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
25–32°F
dry
2024
23–43°F
dry
2023
21–35°F
dry
2022
36–52°F
dry
2021
26–55°F
dry
2020
28–43°F
dry
2019
30–37°F
rain
2018
16–26°F
dry
2017
35–55°F
dry
2016
32–54°F
dry
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About this race
Join us on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, for the annual Thurston Turkey Trot. You can run or walk the 5K or 1-mile events—it's the perfect way to kick off your holiday. Both start at 8 a.m., so bring your family and friends for this fun community tradition!
Entry fee is $30 + RunSignUp registration fee. But hurry—price increases on Nov. 20. Your race fee includes a long-sleeved t-shirt, plus water, coffee, bananas, and Eileen's cookies at the finish line.
Proceeds benefit the Jeff and Carol Memorial Scholarship at Pender Public Schools, helping two graduating seniors each receive $1,000.
MEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD: 17:16 held by Addison Albin of Parkville, MO (Norfolk, NE native) set in 2018
WOMEN'S 5K COURSE RECORD - 19:17 held by Lisa Ryan from Sioux City, IA
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